“Smokey and the Bandit” lives with this ode to 1960s and ‘70s souped-up car movies in which the hero must outsmart the cops – and rivals – during a cross-country race to retain the farm, factory, family business, etc. It stars “Breaking Bad’s” Aaron Paul, who must win to save his struggling garage from foreclosure. Dominic Cooper and Imogen Poots co-star.

THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB

Another spring, another Tyler Perry movie, this one about five single mothers bonding as they tackle life’s obstacles. Per usual, Perry is hiding this one from cynical critics, but his track record indicates it will still be a bonafide hit just the same.

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

The incomparable Wes Anderson (“Moonrise Kingdom”) expounds on his limitless imagination by checking into a renowned European hotel at the dawn of Hitler’s rule. Armed with an all-star cast led by Ralph Fiennes, Anderson incorporates a multi-layered tale involving art theft, a family fortune and the tight friendship between a concierge and a lobby boy.

VERONICA MARS

Marshmallows rejoice! Your sainted teen detective (Kristen Bell) rises from the CW dead for a fan-funded resurrection on the big screen. For her return, Veronica is called upon to clear the name of her ex, Logan (Jason Dohring), who is accused of murder.

BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY

Sam Rockwell (“The Way Way Back”) stars as a lonely pharmacist who takes a walk on the wild side after encountering a mysterious trophy wife (Olivia Wilde) whose beauty rocks his world.

VISITORS

Like he did 30 years ago with “Koyaanisqatsi,” writer/director Godfrey Reggio creates another wordless, visually stunning portrait of humanity in the modern world.